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Getting your life in order can sometimes be overwhelming with so many things to organise. Below are some tips, advice and helpful contacts.

* Remember you can always speak to your youth worker, school counsellor or social worker if you need assistance getting identification.

Get a myki card

A concession myki pass costs $3 and you can buy them from 7/11 stores and stores where you see the myki sign at train stations you can only buy full fare myki cards at train stations and they cost $6 with higher fares.

To travel by public transport in Victoria your myki must have money on it, you can top up the money on your myki at 7/11 and stores with the myki sign, at train stations, on buses, and at select tram stops.

For information on public transport including timetables, maps and Myki info go to the Public Transport Victoria website

Get a bank account

You can apply for a bank account at any bank you choose, just go into the bank and ask to open an account. You’ll need to provide 100 points of ID - you can use school reports, a birth certificate, keypass, passport, Medicare card or license. Ask the bank which forms of ID they’ll accept. You may also need to have an address; some youth services that you’re involved with may let you use theirs. If you’re under 16 years of age you will need a parent or guardian to go with you

Get a tax file number

A tax file number is a personal reference number in the Australian tax and superannuation systems. It is necessary to have a tax file number before starting most jobs.

You can get an application from Centrelink offices, the Australian Taxation Office or online.

Once completed, print it and take it to your local Australia Post outlet so that they can confirm your identity documents. The documents you will need will be listed on the form. The website provides all you need to know including your local Australia Post outlets.

Get a health care card

You can apply for a healthcare card if you are 16 years old and live away from home or if you live at home and earn less than $315 per week. Apply for one at your local Centrelink office (See local Centrelink locations for your nearest office).
If you work you will need to provide 8 weeks worth of pay slips. If you need to supply an address, some youth services that you’re involved with may let you use theirs.